The Magic Cross Stitch

There are tons of simple winter cross stitch patterns available, but it can be hard to find ones that fit a more specific theme. Here are ten winter cross stitch patterns each with a unique theme.Contributor: Andy MerrillPublished: Nov 11, 2009  

This holiday season, why not try a few Kwanzaa-related cross stitch design? Here are 10 places online offering free Kwanzaa cross stitch patterns.Contributor: Missy JessPublished: Nov 11, 2009  

Connie Colvin sent in this photo of two finished cross stitch pieces from the free Byzantine Tile patterns. She describes the projects. "I haven't cross stitched in more than 8 years (I crochet and knit primarily) but happened on the free patterns for the Byzantine Tiles and had to pick up a needle! I had also never worked with linen before but really love the look. I plan to stitch more, now!" Read more. Photo © Connie Colvin Cross Stitch...  

Cross stitch is an easy way to make wonderful way to make beautiful presents, cards or bookmarks. Once the art of cross stitching is learned, then deciding on the actual project becomes the most difficult part! Contributor: k. fergusonPublished: Oct 07, 2009  

Severn has released its latest application, Stitchtastic, used to design cross-stitch patterns. The program features a photo-to-pattern tool that can convert an image into a cross-stitch pattern, or users can alternatively digitally paint stitches onto a virtual canvas. The pattern can be further edited using different size brushes, switching between a full stitch and a half stitch, erasing selected stitches, or backing stitches with French...  

This article will discuss and provide links to 10 free Christmas cross stitching patterns that you can find on the internet. Contributor: Sarah GanlyPublished: Oct 16, 2009  

According to Ariela Pelaia, About.com Guide to Judaism, "A hamsa is an amulet shaped like a hand, with three extended fingers in the middle and a curved thumb or pinky finger on either side. It is thought to protect against the "evil eye" and is a popular motif in both Jewish and Middle Eastern jewelry."I have also seen hamsa used in embroidery projects, so I decided to design some simple Hamsa Cross Stitch Patterns. Photo © Connie G...  

The winter holiday season is almost here. Do you have some interesting projects in the works or completed? Use the comments section below to share with us or post in the About.com Cross Stitch Forum. What is your stitching status? Vote in the Poll and let us know.If you are looking for some holiday stitching inspiration, here are some patterns and projects.Holiday Patterns and Project Ideas: Easy Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns Various...  

(TrendHunter.com) Nothing says a nice Saturday night in quite like curling up in front of the TV for an episode of Ghost Whisperer and doing a cross stitch pattern. Now you can do a celebrity cross stitch of your favorite…  

Using these free printable dragon cross stitch patterns can help you make a homemade gift for people you know who are into dragons.Contributor: Karen BarnesPublished: Oct 15, 2009  

Are you looking for some last minute Halloween projects? The free Pumpkin Candlewicking pattern is quick-to-stitch. You could also use beads, fabric markers, or dots of paint to add the design to a treat bag or t-shirt. Photo © Connie G. Barwick More Free Halloween Designs:Free Halloween Cross Stitch Patterns Featured Free Halloween Patterns Miniature Pumpkin Designs Free Candlewicking Pumpkin Motif originally appeared on About.com Cross...  

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Many of the About.com Cross Stitch Forum Members are involved in stitching projects for charities or special projects such as the American Soldiers Memorial and SOLAK (Stitches of Love and Kindness). They preserve photos of their projects in their online photo albums and pass the projects on to a grieving family or child who needs some special care. Here's a list of Cross Stitch-related Charities for your use. If your favorite charity or...  

Stephanie Hryshchyshyn sent in this photo of her Chuck Norris on a Total Gym project. Not only is it an impressive project, but it is her first Cross Stitch project. I keep thinking of those "Chuck Norris is so tough" jokes and relating them to stitching. "Chuck Norris is so tough he stitches with the power of his mind instead of tapestry needles." Learn more. Photo © Stephanie Hryshchyshyn Cross Stitch Photo Albums Submit a PhotoI never...  

Christmas cross stitch and plastic canvas patterns for free. http://www.associatedcontent.com/articl